The elevated CSF albumin/serum albumin indicates increased permeability of the blood brain barrier. This occurs most commonly in inflammatory or immune processes involving the CNS. The normal IgG index suggests no increased IgG synthesis in the CNS. However, increased permeability of the blood brain barrier can mask moderate increases in CNS IgG synthesis. No oligoclonal bands are seen in the gamma region.
.

Not sure if this is the "correct" pathophys, but I had it explained to me that glucose decreases due to metabolism by bacteria and the WBC's in CSF and stays down due to dysfunction in glucose transporters into the CSF caused by the inflammation.

Not sure if this is the "correct" pathophys, but I had it explained to me that glucose decreases due to metabolism by bacteria and the WBC's in CSF and stays down due to dysfunction in glucose transporters into the CSF caused by the inflammation.

Click to expand...

Yes! This is correct... figured that out a couple hrs after I posted as thats also what a bunch of my friends said.

Not sure if this is the "correct" pathophys, but I had it explained to me that glucose decreases due to metabolism by bacteria and the WBC's in CSF and stays down due to dysfunction in glucose transporters into the CSF caused by the inflammation.

About SDN

We are a non-profit academic community founded in 1999. Our mission: help students become doctors.

Join thousands of fellow college students, health professional students and practicing doctors from across the United States and Canada. Membership is always free, anonymous, and member information is never sold or shared with other organizations.

Student Resources

Donate Today!

As part of our mission, we ensure our student resources are always provided for free or at cost. In addition to our free forums and data-driven resources, we also archive excellent online services, blogs, and publish multiple books for our community.

Make a tax-deductible donation and receive an immediate forums account upgrade!